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EITUAL 



UBORDINATE 



ODGE 



INDEPENDENT ORDER 






Good Samaritans and Daugta of Samaria 



IIST AMEBIGA. 



BY AUTHORITY OF THE SUPREME GRAND LODGE. 



Enteoed according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872, by Geo. J. Beane? 

and Joseph H. Mayne, (for the Supreme Grand Lodge of i. O. G. S. 

and D. of S. in America,) in the Office of the Librarian of Congress. 



WASHINGTON: 

1872. 



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NOTICE. 

In using this Ritual foe Single Lodges of 
g. s., omit the offices of the slsters, and in the 
D. S. Single Lodges, omit the Brothers. 

The Lodge is called to order by the W. C. with one rap 
of the gavel, when he says : 

W. C — The Lodge will come to order; the mem- 
bers will clothe themselves in regalia, and the Officers 
will take their respective stations. 

W. C — Worthy Vice, for what purpose are we as- 
sembled this evening ? 

W. Y — To open a Lodge of Good Samaritans and 
Daughters of Samaria. 

W. G — W. V. (or Daughter of Fount) you will sat- 
isfy yourself that all present are Good Samaritans and 
Daughters of Samaria, and that the entrance to the 
Lodge room is duly guarded. 

The Vice Chief (or Daughter of Fount) directs the Con- 
ductor and Daughter Conductress to receive the Explana- 
tion or Key from each brother and sister, and report. 

V. C — Keports. The Lodge is duly guarded and all 
present are Good Samaritans and Daughters of Sama- 
ria. 

W. C — Are the Officers at their respective stations. 

V. C — They are, except (naming the absentees by 
the title of their office.) 

The Chief gives three ro:ps with the gavel, and the mem- 
bers rise and sing : 



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THE OPENING ODE. 

Here we meet, a social band ; 
Pledged together, heart and hand 
In this noble cause to stand, 
And fight for victory. 

Never wearied or dismayed 
In this noble cause to save, 
We ; the champions so brave, 
Shall strive for victory. 

The Prelate {or Daughter of Lessons) then reads a "por- 
tion of Scripture or offers a prayer. 

W. C — Members will now assist in opening the 
Lodge. All give the countersign. 

W. C— I declare this Lodge duly opened for the 
transaction of such legal business as may come before 
it, and recommend that the members be governed by 
Love, Purity and Truth. 

The C. gives one rap, and re- seats the Lodge. 
EOUTINE OF BUSINESS. 

1. Reading of Minutes of previous meeting. 

2 Roll call of absentees explaining the cause of 

their absence. 

3. Financial Roll. 

4. Welfare and good of the Order. 

5. Report of Sick Committees. 

6. Report of Standing Committees. 

7. Applications for membership. 

8. Unfinished business. 

9. New business. 

10. Adjournment. 



nsriTi-ATioisr. 

The Conductor having ascertained that there are one or 
more candidates in waiting, the Chief directs the Fin. Sec. 
(or Daughter of Finance) to proceed to the ante-room with 
the Daughter Conductress, recteve the initiation fee, and 
question the candidate as follows: 

What is your age ? 

Your occupation ? 

Your residence ? 

Are you single or married ? 

Are you sound in body and mind ? 

Are you willing to be governed by the Constitution 
and By-Laws and the general Eegulation of the Order? 

Are you willing to sign the Total Abstinence 
pledge ? 

The Fin. Sec. (or D. of F.) then enters and reports as 
follows : 

F. S — Worthy Chief, we find the following named 
persons in the ante room. They have answered the 
usual questions and now await your orders. 

W. C — Let the signal be given. 

The Inside Sentinel gives one rap on the door. The D. 
Con. answers by three raps from the outside. The I. Sent, 
opens the wicket and says : 

I. Sent. — Who is there to. disturb the meditations 
of the members? Who wishes to intrude upon our 
peaceful retreat ? 

Con — Strangers who are desirous of leaving behind 
the follies of the world, and wish to gain admittance 
among those w r ho strive together to overcome our 
common enemy. 

I. Sent. — Will they sign the Total Abstinence 
pledge? 

Con.— They will. 

W. C — Let them enter. 



The Conductor takes the candidates by the hand as they 
enter and says : " Welcome Stranger." The candidates are 
then lead around the room to the chief, while the Lodge rise 
and sing : 

All hail the occasion that bids us rejoice, 
This Stranger to welcome, exalt each high voice; 
Our work is progressing, this labor of love 
Will bring down a blessing from mansions above. 

Lodge seated. 

W. C — Strangers, we greet you and bid you wel- 
come ; we would receive among our number all who 
manifest a desire to leave behind them those things 
which tend to evil, and enter upon the paths of im- 
provement. You have come from the busy scenes of 
the world ; you have turned aside from its fascinations 
and its pleasures, and now present yourselves at the 
entrance of our peaceful retreat. We shall require 
an obligation from you that will not conflict with 
your religious, political, or private opinions. With 
this declaration on our part are you still willing that 
we shall proceed ? 

Ans — I am. 

W. P. D — Your request then shall be complied 
with, and we beg of you to call in your wandering 
thoughts and give your mind dilligently to the ob- 
jects which shall meet your view, and to reflect in 
this retirement upon the duties we shall endeavor to 
impress upon your mind. You are about to travel 
through paths where you will receive instruction; 
you will be accompanied by guides who will not for- 
sake you, and it is hoped the lessons you will this 
night receive will not soon be forgotten. Worthy 
Conductor (and D. 0.) let the strangers commence 
their journey, and see that they falter not. 

The candidates are conducted around the room while the 
Lodge arise and sing. 



Jesus, the name that calms our fears, 

That bids our sorrows cease ; 
"Pis music in the sinner's ears, 

'Tis life, and health, and peace. 

Look unto him ; ye nations own 

Your God, ye fallen race 
Look and be saved, through faith alone 

Be justified by grace. 

Lodge seated. The candidates are then brought in front 
of the Prelate and Daughter of Lessons. The D. of L. 
reads the 10th chapter of St. Luke from the 25th to 37 th 
verses inclusive. 

W. Con.-r-You are now shut out from the world, 
and your eyes closed upon its wickedness. Nature, 
made beautiful by the Great Architect above, has 
been marred by the wickedness of man. Sickness 
and sorrow, pain and woe, spread their raven wings 
o'er this once happy and blissful world. To check 
this tide of wickedness and alleviate the sufferings of 
humanity, are among the noble objects of our Order. 

Lodge rises. PRAYER by the Prelate. 

Lodge seated. The candidates are conducted around 
the room ivhile the Lodge sings : 

Salvation, the joyful sound, 

'Tis pleasure to our ears ; 
A sovereign balm for every wound, 

A cordial for our fears. 

At the close of the singing the candidates are brought 
in front of the V. Chief and D. of F. 

Con — I present to you for further instruction these 
strangers who are desirous of being united to the 
Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria. 



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V. C — You will place your right hand on your left 
breast while I read to you the obligation and pledge. 

Two loud raps are heard on the inner door, and the 
room is darkened. 

V. C — Who seeks to gain admission, and interrupt 
our solemn ceremonies ? 

I, Sent. — The Assistant Conductor, on his way to 
the Lodge, has been so fortunate as to rescue one who 
had fallen among thieves, and now craves admission 
with the Unfortunate, that his wounds may be bound 
up and his miseries otherwise relieved. 

W. V — Let them enter. 

The Assistant Conductor then leads in an unfortunate 
person. They march around the room in silence, except- 
ing the noise of the unfortunate's cane upon the floor, and 
present themselves in front of the W. V., who thus ad- 
dresses them: Light restored. 

W. V. — Worthy Ass't Con., as this unfortunate 
member of the human family is now, through your 
instrumentality, admitted to this our asylum, where 
all of his wants will be cared for and all his woes re- 
lieved, wc request you to state the nature of the sad 
disaster wherewith he has been assailed. * 

The Unfortunate replies : 

Sir, permit me to recount the story of my own mis- 
fortunes. Like all mankind, self-confidence in my 
own ability to avoid evil induced me to neglect all 
precaution, and, with others, I mingled in all the gid • 
dy follies of the day. Business at length rendered it 
necessary that I should journey from my home, and 
while thus traveling thoughtlessly and unprepared, I 
was suddenly assailed by thieves, who, after using 
much violence in beating, wounding and robbing me, 
left me where I had fallen, faint and much exhausted. 



Although unable to arise or assist myself, I yet re- 
tained consciousness. Soon I observed approaching 
me a reverend priest ; my heart beat strong with the 
hope of receiving his kind assistance, but alas ! that 
hope was disappointed, for he, like the priest and 
Levite of old, passed me by. Others also appeared, 
which again caused hope to revive in my bosom ; but 
alas ! it was but momentary, for they too passed me 
by, and when the last ray of hope was departing, and 
thick despair about to envelop me, kind Providence 
directed that a member of this Order should discover 
my unfortunate condition. With the kindly feeling 
of brotherly love and affection, although to him a 
stranger, he bound up my wounds and bid hope 
again revive in my bosom, and, to crown his act of 
charity, has brought me to your hospitable asylum. 

W\ V — He has but performed his duty. Our Or- 
der knows no distinction among mankind but good- 
ness. Worthy Ass't Con., you will now see that the 
unfortunate stranger is duly provided for. 

Lodge rises, and the unfortunate retires. 

W. C — We will now proceed with the Obligation. 

Candidates kneeling with their hands on open Bible. 

In the presence of the. members of this Lodge and 

of the Order, I, , do on my honor solemnly 

pledge myself that I will keep sacred and inviolable 
all the secret transactions of the Order, and I will not 
give nor divulge any of its secret words, signs, or to- 
kens, to any but those who may be, by the rules of 
the Order, duly authorized to receive them ; that I 
will support its Constitution and By laws, and will 
use my utmost exertions to promote its harmony and 
peace. And I do furthermore promise that 1 will 
neither make, buy, sell, nor use as a beverage, any 



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spirituous or malt liquors, wine, or cider ; and that I 
will discountenance the use and traffic in alcoholic 
drinks of every kind, and will use all moral, honest, 
and civil means within my power to put a stop to the 
practice of legalizing the same ; and I will, as far as 
practicable, seek to reclaim the inebriate from the 
error of his ways ; all this I do pledge myself to per- 
form, with a firm intention to keep my pledge un- 
broken. 

(Lodge response.) 

Hark, hear the warning, stranger pause, 

Think well thy purpose o'er. 
Our solemn vows and covenant laws 

Are binding evermore. 

Lodge seated. 

As the Daughter Conductress pours out the tumbler of 
water she repeats the following : 

D. C — This which you now behold is sparkling 
water, a beverage prepared by God himself to nour- 
ish his creatures and beautify his footstool, and as thus 
vou see its countless drops unite and blend in one, so 
may we blend together inseparably in one unruffled 
stream, whose purity shall wash away the stains of 
black intemperance. 

Hands the glass to the D. of F % 

D. of F — And as one drop from the wine cup 
would suffice to stain this whole element of purity, so 
would one unworthy member dishonor our whole 
Order ; bearing this in mind, you will now join with 
me in partaking of this pure element drawn from the 
fountain of our Father. The W. Con. and D. Con. 
will now escort you to the W. C. and P. I>. 



Lodge rises and sings : 

Fear not, brethren, joyful stand 
On the borders of our land, 
Jesus Christ, our Father's Son, 
Bids us undismayed go on. 

Lord, obediently we go, 
Gladly leaving all below; 
Only Thou our leader be, 
And we still will follow Thee. 

Lodge seated. 

W. Con — The stranger has duly taken the pledge, 
and is now referred to you for further instructions. 

P. D — Brother (or Sister), the Order to which you 
are united was instituted solely for the purpose of 
benefiting the unfortunate. Behold the world as if is 
and as it has been, and wretchedness and misery are 
painfully presented to your view on every side. The 
philanthropic heart has long felt the necessity of an 
institution similar to our own, and has often sighed 
over the departing hope of its accomplishment. 
When it has seen the talented, the beautiful, and the 
good, prostrated by the fell destroyer, as well as the 
poor unfortunate, exposed to the almost hopeless cha- 
rity of the world, when it has seen the sons and daugh- 
ters of men, like the priest and Levite, pass them by 
as the objects so utterly lost as not to merit their at- 
tention. But a brighter day has dawned, and man's 
inhumanity to man, that standing reproach upon hu- 
man nature, is, as we trust, about to be abolished. 
We bid you welcome. 

Lodge respond— " Thrice welcome to the bosom of 
an Order whose grand characteristics are unsullied 
honor, and unwearied zeal in the cause of truth and 
benevolence." 



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W. C — Brothers and Sisters, I am about to put you 
in possession of the secrets, signs, password, grip, &c, 
of the Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of 
Samaria ; and here let me remind you of the solemn 
obligation you have this night taken, not only to ab- 
stain entirely from the use, manufacture and sale of 
intoxicating liquors, but to keep secret within your 
bosom the secrets of this Order. We confide to you 
the signs, with the fullest confidence in the honesty 
of your intentions, and we trust that a strict adherence 
to the obligation each of you have taken will prove 
that our confidence has not been misplaced. 

We have four signs in this Order — the entering 
sign, the password and explanation, the countersign, 
and sign of recognition, and also a grip. 

When you wish to enter the Lodge, od coming to 
the outer door, you will knock to attract the attention 
of the sentinel who is stationed there, to whom you 
will give the password, and after you have given it 
you will be admitted to the ante-room, where you 
will clothe yourself in regalia. You will then rap 
upon the inner door, when the sentinels will require 
of you the explanation or key ; you will then give 
them the explanation, upon giving this they will ad- 
mit you. 

You will then advance to the center of the room 
facing the W. 0. and P. D. and give the countersign 

thus * ; then turn and give the same sign to the 

W. Y. C. and D. of F., who sit at the opposite end of 
the room ; the officers will answer by placing their 

*By 14, 18, 29, 27, 21, 16, 23, the 12, 21, 23, 22, 10 — 
22, 29, 16, 26 on the 18, 25, 24, 10—28, 12,25, 29, 11, 10. 
then 12, 29, 21, 11, 25, 26 it in a 14, 25, 12, 14, 25, 16, 26, 
21,-27, 9, 18, 29, 12 position with 15, 14. 25, 16—22, 29, 
16,26. 



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right hand thus : f. You will then take your 

seat. 

This sign (the hand on the breast) is one of deep 
and solemn importance, and should remind us to keep 
the secrets of the Order within our own bosoms, also 
from whence spring all our benevolent feelings for 
our fellow-men ; and this, (the uplifted hand) that our 
Creator knows the purity of our intentions. 

The sign of recognition is to enable us to discover 
in mixed company, members of our Order whether 
male or female. Should you at any time wish to as- 
certain if any are members of the Order, you will, in 
a careless manner, place the first two fingers of the 
12, 21, 23, 22, 10,-22, 29, 16, 26, in the 14, 29, 18, 
17 of the 18, 25, 24, 10. Any one desiring to recog- 
nize you will answer by placing the first finger of the 
12, 21, 23, 22, 10—22, 29, 16, 26, in the 14, 29, 18, 17 
of the 18, 25, 24, 10. Should you be so addressed 
you will answer in the same manner. 

The W. Con. (or D. Con.) will now give you the 
grip, password, and explanation. The password and 
explanation you are never to give, not even to a 
known member of the Order, except to the outside or 
inside Sentinels and to the Conductor (or Daughter 
Conductress) when the Lodge is about to be opened, 
and then only in a whisper. To the W. C. and P. D. 
you will give the password and explanation whenever 
they require it. 

Should you wish to leave the Lodge previous to its 
being closed, you can do so by proceeding to the cen- 
ter of the room and giving the countersign, the same 
as on entering, and should you be answered by the 
officers you can retire ; but if you should choose an 
improper time so as to impede the business of the 

fBy 14, 18. 29, 27, 21, 16, 23, their 12, 21, 23, 22, 10— 
22, 29, 16, 26, over the 2'2, -25, "29, 12, 10. 



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Lodge, the officers will not give you the answering 
sign ; in such case you will be seated until a proper 
time for retiring. 

During the opening, initiatory, and closing services 
no member is allowed to enter or retire from the 
Lodge. This gavel is an emblem of power, and is 
used to govern the Lodge : one rap, when the Lodge 
is seated, calls to order, three raps call the Lodge to 
their feet, and one rap reseats them. You will now re- 
tire to the ante-room, where you will be clothed in 
regalia and await further instructions. 

The Con. (or D. C.) leads in the candidates to where 
the P. C. and P. P. D. are standing, and then take 
their seats. 

W. C — It now remains that you should be con- 
ducted to the Pillar of Reflection, there to behold the 
object upon which you are to labor, and strive with 
all dilligence to complete the work which the Great 
Ruler of the universe has given you to do. 

The P. P. D. then leads the candidates to the Pillar . 
of Reflection, draws the veil, and says : 

P P. D — Brothers (or Sisters), this is the Pillar of 
Reflection. Behold the object of your labor — your- 
self- — and remember that man was created in the 
image of his Maker; that although he has fallen 
from his high estate, yet his case is not without a 
remedy; if, therefore, we would enjoy pleasure which 
shall endure when time shall be no longer, we should 
never be weary in well doing. Ponder well, my 
brother (or sister), upon these thoughts, and may the 
records of eternity show that you have turned them 
to good account. You will now be conducted to the 
Pillar of Instruction, that you may learn where to 
look for the result of your work. 



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The candidates are then taken to the Pillar of Instruc- 
tion by the P. C, who draws the veil and says : 

W. P. C — Behold the Pillar of Instruction ! Now 
learn that your labor can only end with life, and that 
if it be properly performed we may hope for a bliss- 
ful hereafter. Although the body is subject to disso- 
lution and decay, it is but the casket containing a 
jewel which sparkles with immortal brilliancy. Such, 
my brother (or sister), is the state to which we are 
fast hastening, the places which now knows us will 
know us no more forever. Let us, therefore, improve 
the remainder of our brief earthly existence, that 
when our weak and frail bodies shall, like this solemn 
momento, become cold and inanimate and moulder in 
sepulchred dust and ruin, our disembodied spirits 
may soar aloft to the blessed regions of life and light 
eternal. 

The W. P. C. and P. P. D. then leave the candidates 
and take their seats. The Con. and D. 0. lead the can- 
didates around the room, stop in front of the P. and P. of L. 
and then leave them. 

W. P — Would you learn what breaks the heart 
and renders the happy home desolate and forsaken ? 
would you learn what leads the soul from the ways of 
peace to the paths of sin ? what it is that turns love 
to hatred, and directs the hand of the murderer to 
shed blood? would you learn the reason why, among 
the young and beautiful in this world, the brightest 
hopes are crushed and blighted by the fiend oi de- 
spair ? Alas ! it is the drunkard's cup. Stranger, 
beware of the tempter ! Shun the intoxicating bowl 
as "deadly in its effects. Thy self-improvement will 
be crowned with success, and thy days glide on in 
peace and happiness. 



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The remainder of this lesson may be omitted if the 
Lodge has not the scenes to represent the characters. 

D. of L. — Brothers and Sisters, contemplate for a 
moment the character of the scene before you. On 
the left you behold the innocent youth who has enter- 
ed for the first time one of the fashionable saloons 
with which our cities and towns abound. You. see 
how his eye glistens with anticipated delight as he 
views the ruby wine that sparkles in the cup, little 
dreaming that the fang of the serpent is theie con- 
cealed. On his right you behold one who has taken 
the second step in the road to ruin; see with what an 
air of self-esteem and careless indifference he places 
himself, as he raises the fttal cup and views its spark- 
ling and bewitching contents, as if to give a lesson to 
his junior in vice. Next to him you behold those who 
have taken the third step in the road to ruin. They 
are engaged, as you see, in gambling, which is the 
legitimate offspring of intemperance. Alas ! how 
many of the young men and young women of our 
land, who, after having ruined their health, squander- 
ed their property and disgraced their families by the 
intoxicating cup, in the vain hope of regaining their 
former standing, have resorted to the gambling-room ! 
On the right, at the door of the saloon, you behold 
the finale of the drunkard ; his body covered with 
wounds, his once manly form is now bloated, and his 
visage, though once fair has become haggard and 
ghastly through the use of the intoxicating poison 
found in the drunkard's cup ; while by his side, in 
the act of pouring oil upon his wounds, you behold 
the ante-type of our Order, the Good Samaritan, 
whose cause you have this night espoused ; and we 
hope the symbolic scenes which you this night behold 
and the lessons you have just received, may have a 
lasting impression on your mind. 



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The W. C. and P. D. then stand hetiveen the two pil- 
lars, and the Lodge join hands, commencing at one pillar 
and ending at the other, leaving the candidates in the cen- 
ter. 

W. C — This tie is an emblem of the union which 
should exist among us as Good Samaritans and 
Daughters of Samaria. Lodge loose hands. 

P. D — Behold the chain has been broken that you 
may be added as another link. 

W. Con. and D. Con. then place the candidates in the 
circle and the Lodge join hands, 

W. P — May the goodly affections of the Order sur- 
round you ; may love govern you in your conduct 
and conversation ; may purity be your guiding star 
through life, and truth be found with you in all your 
dealings with mankind. 

Lodge respond "So may it be." 

W. C — Brothers and Sisters, I now introduce to 
you (here giving the names), and trust that you will 
at all times extend to them the fraternal courtesy of 
the Order. Lodge seated. 



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CLOSING. 



Lodge rises. 

W. C — Brothers and Sisters, we will now proceed 
to close the Lodge. Your presence and attention this 
evening have been most acceptable and claim our re- 
gards and thanks. Moved by the spirit that inspired 
the Good Samaritan of old, bound together by the 
ties of Love, Purity, and Truth, may we long con- 
tinue to meet as a fraternal band, and sow the seeds 
of temperance 'that we may bring forth fruit which 
will cause joy and gladness in the hearts of genera- 
tions yet unborn. 

Lodge sings : 

Now with love each other oTeetino- 

Lord, we to our homes repair ; 
Let thy blessing crown our meeting, 

In thy favor may we share. 

Wisely may we fill our stations. 

Spread thy glory while we live : 
Then in Heavenly habitations 

Lasting praises may Ave give. 

\Y. C. or P. D — I now declare this Lodge c" 

until next , at — o'clock. 

Lodge responds u So it is." 



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E. W. G. C — The Grand Officers have attended for 
the purpose of Installing the Officers of your Lodge 
for the ensuing term. Are you ready ? 

W. C— We are, E. W. G. Chief. 

G. C — Has the Quarterly Eeport of your Lodge 
been made out, and the percentage due the Grand 
Lodge appropriated ? 

W. C— They have, E. W. G. Chief. 

G. C — You will deliver it to the G. Installing 
Officer. 

The G. I. 0. receives the Quarterly Report, and if found 
correct, reports to the JR. W. G. C. 

G. I. O — E. W. G. C, I have examined the Eeport 
of Lodge No. — and found it correct. 

G. C. to W. C — You will direct the Officers to va- 
cate their several chairs, that they may be occupied 
by the Grand Officers. 

The E. W. G. C having taken his seat, requests the G. 
Conductor and Daughter Conductress to retire to the ante- 
room with the Officer* -elect and examine them in the Signs, 
Grips, Tokens and Words of all the Degrees, commencing 
from the first to the sixth Degree, and if found qualified to 
fill the several Offices, return to the Lodge room and report. 

G. Con. and D. Con. — E. W. G. Chieft we have ex- 
amined the Officers -elect, and find them qualified to 
be installed in their several offices. 

G. C — You will present the Officers-elect. 

The G. Con and D. Con. again retire and introduce the 
Officers- elect. 

G. Con. and D. Con. — E. W. G. C, we present to 
you for installation our worthy brothers and sisters, 
whom the members of this Lodge have duly elected 
to fill the several offices for the ensuing term. 



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The G. Chief here vacates his chair, and directs the In- 
stalling Officer to vrocced with the Installation. 

I. Officer — You will place yourselves in the position 
to receive the obligation. Three raps. 

-, do solemnly promise in presence of 



the members of this Lodge, and of the Order here 
assembled, that I will punctually and faithfully fulfill 
all the duties of Chief and (P. Daughter), Vice Chief, 
(D. of F.), R. Sec, (D. of E.), F. Sec, (D. of F.), Trea- 
surer, (D. of T.), Prelate, (D. of L.), Conductor, (D. C.) 
I. Sent., (D. of Keys), 0. Sent., (D. of Pass), of this 
Lodge ; furthermore I promise that I will administer 
its affairs without favor, prejudice, or partiality, hav- 
ing in view only the welfare of this Lodge and of the 
Order. I furthermore promise, declare, and say, that 
I will be guided and governed by th^ General Con- 
stitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Grand Lodge, 
acknowledging its supremacy over the Order. And 
I furthermore promise to obey the requirements of 
the Officers thereof, made in conformity with the Con- 
stitution, Eegulation, &c, of the Supreme Grand 
Lodge and of this Lodge ; all of which I promise to 
perform with a full determination to keep my pledge 
unbroken. 

I. Officer — In token of your sincerity, brothers and 
sisters, you will please kiss the Book. 

I. Officer — Having taken the obligation imposed by 
the regulations of our Order, in the name of the Su- 
preme Grand Ledge of the Independent Order of 
Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria, I, J. B. 
M., do hereby declare you duly installed into the 
offices of Worthy Chief and P. Daughter ; Worthy 
Vice and D. of Fount ; Worthy Eecording Sec, and 
D. of Eecords; Worthy Financial Sec, and D. of Fi- 
nance ; Worthy Treasurer and D. of Treasury; Wor- 



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thy Prelate and D. of Lessons ; Worthy Conductor 
and D. Conductress ; Worthy Inside Sent, and D. of 
Keys ; Worthy Outside Sent., and D. of Pass, of this 
Lodge, for the ensuing term. f 

I. Officer— The G. Con. and D. Conductress will 
now clothe you with the regalia of your several 
offices, and conduct you to your seats. One rap. 

INSTALLATION CHAEGE. 

To the 0. Sentinel and D. of Keys, I. Sentinel and 
D. of Pass — Brothers and Sisters, you are intrusted 
with the admittance of members into the ante-room, 
also the Lodge room. Prove every member before 
admission ; admit none unless you are satisfied as to 
their claim of admission, and see that no brother or 
sister enters the Lodge room without being properly 
clothed in suitable regalia. 

The Conductor and D. Conductress are to assist at 
the Initiation of Candidates, to have charge of the 
Eegalia belonging to the Lodge, providing it for use 
on each Lodge night, and deposit it in its proper 
place when the Lodge is closed. 

To you, W. Prelate and D. of Lessons, is entrusted 
the pleasing duty of directing the mind of candidates 
for initiation to good and solemn considerations, * pre- 
paratory to receiving the Initiatory Charges. 

Worthy Treasurer and D. of Treasury, the funds 
of this Lodge are entrusted to your keeping. You 
are to receive all money or money bills from the Fi- 
nancial Secretary or Daughter of Finance, and deposit 
the same in such place as the Lodge may designate, 
subject at any time to be paid out by order of the W. 
C. and F. S. with the seal of the Lodge attached 
thereto, and at the end of every three months report 
to this Lodge the amount of money remaining in your 
hands. Also, deliver to your successors all property 



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belonging to this Lodge, taking your receipts for the 
same. 

To the Worthy Financial Secretary and Daughter 
of Finance. Your duties are to keep a fair and impar- 
tial account between the Lodge and its members ; col- 
lect all dues, fines, and funeral contributions from the 
members ; sign all drafts by order of the W. C. ; re- 
port quarterly the amount of money collected, ex- 
pended for the sick, or otherwise ; and at the end of 
your term of office deliver to your successors all 
books, papers, or other property belonging to this 
Lodge. 

To the Worthy Recording Secretary and Daughter 
of Records. You are to record the secret doings of 
this Lodge when in session, and in conformity with 
the Constitution and By-laws of the Supreme G. Lodge 
and of this Lodge, will, at the end of your term of 
office, prepare and forward to the R. W. Gk Secretary 
the Quarterly Return, as required by General Law. 
Also perform such other duties as may be required 
of you by this Lodge. 

To the Worthy Vice and D. of Fount. Having 
taken the obligation imposed by the regulations of 
our Order, it will be your duty to guard narrowly the 
entrance into this Lodge room. See that no one is 
admitted who is not duly and legally qualified as a 
member of this Lodge and of the Order. Also you 
are to assist the W. Chief in preserving order during 
Lodge hours. . 

To the Worthy Chief and Presiding Daughter. — 
Ihree raps. Brother and Sister, you have been ele- 
vated to the office of W. Chief and P. Daughter of 
this Lodge, a position which the confidence of its 
members have reposed in you. Moderation and 
strict integrity in the performance of your duty will 
ensure their respect and co-operation. Let Love 



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govern jour feelings, Purity direct your purposes, 
and Truth be yonr constant aim through all your ac- 
tions. Prove yourselves Good Samaritans in word 
and deed ; not as the priest and Levite of old, but 
raise the fallen. The welfare of this Lodge is en- 
trusted to your care. Acquaint yourselves with the 
Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations of the Order, 
so that you may properly conduct the business of this 

I'",-: I r: '.'...: '-f->-'" < '-'- '-'"■-- ~^~ ."": :-.""' ::-.."" J. 

Brother and Sister, you have voluntarily entered 
into a solemn obligation faithfully to perform the du 
ties devolving on you as presiding officers of this 

L::.^t. Tiie inures: :: :~r Ozizi ^ir:^T. :-.z_i es- 
pecially this Lodge, demand of you a faithful and im- 
partial administration of the Laws and ~ 

;ii:s L:i^r. sr_:l Living :iir nll^s: ::z 
a"::ili:v :.z.~. Trilliiirnrss :; Zzizozzi -.'-■:■* 
place into your hands this Charter, ai 
works of the Order, also this gavel, t 



power. Oi 

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INSTALLATION' 0: 



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All hail the power of Jesus' name, 

Let angels prostrate fall ; 
Bring forth the royal diadem, 

And crown him Lord of all. 

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 
A remnant weak and small ; 

Hail Him who saves you by his grace, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

Ye gentiles, sinners, ne'er forget 
The wormwood and the gall ; 

Go spread your trophies at his feet, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

Teachers, who surely know his love, 
Who feel your sin and thrall, 

Now join with all the hosts above, 
And crown him Lord of all. 




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